C-Suite

Julie ManningChief Executive Officer
Responsible for overseeing all of the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of the conference to ensure that objectives are met and are consistent with the mission and vision. Provides a positive and productive work environment by motivating and leading the team. Delegates assignments to the appropriate departments and is the representative for the conference.

Kollin BaerChief of Staff
Responsible for aiding the CEO or C-Suite members in organizational tasks of the Marlin Prestige Business Conference. Responsible for the successful completion of the Marlin Prestige Business Conference binder. Takes the role of CEO in her absence.

Dylan ArdingerChief Marketing Officer
As CMO of the Marlin Prestige Business Conference, I am responsible for creating, establishing, and operating a team of marketing professionals in the day-to-day functions of the marketing strategy. Through the means of market research, I will execute strategies to create a successful promotion program, build a relationship with the public sector, and build funds for the conference through fundraising. As CMO, one key role is to successfully manage a team to create a marketing campaign through data analytics, campaign metrics, and reports.

Nel HartChief Finance Officer
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is entrusted with account information and financial access. She is also in charge of keeping a detailed record of any and all account transactions for the conference. Key responsibilities
are assisting with funds procurement and ensuring that all members of the finance department are aiding in the success of the conference. The CFO is responsible for setting weekly meeting agendas and keeping consistent communication with the rest of the finance department as well the rest of the C-Suite.

Faith AuadChief Operations Officer
I will be responsible for ensuring that the conference runs smoothly and provide speakers and other forms of programming during the conference. I will be sure that the CEO as well as the other officers are aware of the logistical needs of the conference. I will also take responsibility for ensuring that RSVPS are handled in a timely and efficient manner.

Chanel NashChief Human Resource Officer
The Chief Human Resource Officer is responsible for overseeing the HR department in developing and executing strategies and policies in contribution to the overall functionality of the Marlin Prestige Business Conference. As CHRO, I also provide insight and strategic direction to the executive management team and conference team members.

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AboutVirginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, the University annually enrolls approximately 1,500 students in undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work with 35 majors, 30 minors, and seven pre-professional programs. Graduate degrees include a Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Education. Students thrive in average class sizes of 13 and through the University's experiential learning, high-impact leadership, and career-development programs. More than 90 percent of Wesleyan’s new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year. The state-of-the-art Greer Environmental Sciences Center, Chesapeake Bay Academy, Tidewater Collegiate Academy, and other outstanding facilities and programs serve a vibrant campus community and regional partners in education. In accordance with its United Methodist heritage, the University aspires to be a supportive community that is committed to social responsibility, ethical conduct, higher learning and religious freedom.